Serving 511 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ryan Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 511 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Ryan Elementary School serves the northeast part of Broomfield, CO, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles, with typical drive times of 5-10 minutes and an average distance of 0.6 miles to the edge of the attendance zone. The furthest edge of the zone is about 0.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ryan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Ryan Elementary School's student population of 511 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
511 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ryan Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ryan Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#329 out of 1748 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
61%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.3%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ryan Elementary School's ranking?
Ryan Elementary School is ranked #329 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Ryan Elementary School?
511 students attend Ryan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Ryan Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ryan Elementary School?
Ryan Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ryan Elementary School offer ?
Ryan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ryan Elementary School part of?
Ryan Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Ryan Elementary School located?
Ryan Elementary School is located in the North Central Westminster neighborhood of Broomfield, CO. There are 1 other public schools located in North Central Westminster.
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